We made a rainbow puzzle game today. I posted on Instagram in February how easy it was to use a Sharpie to put numbers on your rainbow 'combinations to 10' puzzle.

Today we made it a little more challenging with removable numbers!

We printed out some numbers (see end of post for free download). Laminated, cut them and added a velcro spot to each. We also added velcro to the puzzle.

Now your sweeties can be in the driving seat and challenge themselves to remember where the numbers go, and how they are 'linked'. I am asking my sweetie to trace his finger along the rainbow path so he understands the symbolism of the rainbow and how one end of the arc is linked to the other.

You could also play with a dice, roll a number and find the combination.

Grab some printable numbers HERE to make your own. I've included a color and backline version.

You might also like my rainbow addition pack from TpT to help explain the concept to your class!

Make an adorable 'pick me' flower pot for your classroom and get your students excited about being chosen for a special job or task.

I have included 14 flowers in both 'fun face' and 'plain' versions.

A backline option is also provided.

Once printed, simply write the names of your students on the stem, laminate for durability, stick to a craft stick or drinking straw (for stability) and pop them in a plant pot.

Your students will love the surprise of who is going to be 'picked' next!

I have a second plant pot next to the first, so that 'used' names can sit alongside and wait for the others to have a turn. I you prefer the surprise element, keep them all in the one pot and take the risk that some students may miss out and others will have multiple turns.

My Math Activity Pack #7 has just been released and is packed with fun and skills based learning.

These five activities will support your regular classroom learning program. They provide an opportunity for students to engage with the content and skills you have presented and explained in your whole group lessons.

Little ones love getting stuck into their learning and actively constructing their understanding. To do that, they need to be 'doing' and they need activities at their level.

The focus for Pack #7 is on number order and relative position of numbers 0-10.

It includes:

1. Next and Before

Students will identify numbers immediately before and after a given number.

2. Numberpillar

Students will write numbers to complete a 3-digit sequence from various starting positions.

3. Before and After

This activity is a great one to start your week with and will help students conceptualise the position of 'before' and 'after' through looking at real life scenarios.

4. Super Number

This game will get students making 3-digit sequences that focus on before and after.

5. Number Zoom

In this game, students will need to order number horizontally and identify numbers that come 'after'.

I have a new menagerie of bits and pieces on my desk wall this week, including a cake-shaped week planner to jot down cake baking ingredients serious ideas and whatnot.

Random tidbit -when I came home from hospital with my beautiful baby boy 5 years ago I was in a cake-baking frenzy. It really took over me quite completely. I baked a full cake each day and was on a mission to perfect as many recipes as possible. I think it lasted about 3 months and I am still walking off the sweet consequence.

Strange and beautiful memory all wrapped up in one.

I am hoping to get something baked for Sunday (Mother's Day) to enjoy with the family.

If you would like the planner for your wall, or diary or planner - or classroom click HERE to find it in Google Dive.

My little Sam had his kindergarten readiness assessment today {insert many tears - mine - how can he be almost-school-age?!}

Anyhow, he had a super fun time and we went to the shops afterwards for a little Lego prize for being so brave!

While at K. Mart we found some awesome $5 superhero capes! Hello! We love fun dress ups! Kiddos in my classes have always loved wearing a cape for a day or session as a reward for various things. I've had writing wizards, super spellers, reading chiefs and various others.

I've made a set of awards that you can combine with these capes, or to use on their own. You can use them for 'super effort' in any area!

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